13. Foundation portfolio
At Netherhall we take the moving image
options
We simply cannot do everything
Therefore we make videos for the practical
portfolio
15. Foundation Portfolio
2 parts
Preliminary task
Main task
Work in groups of up to 3
Work assessed via blog
netherhallmedia.com
16.
17. Foundation Portfolio
PPrreelliimmiinnaarryy ttaasskk
A short video in which
Someone enters a room
Has a conversation with another character
Aim is to demonstrate basic technical skills
Worth 15 marks/100
No grading - simple pass or fail
18. Foundation Portfolio
MMaaiinn ttaasskk
A 2 minute opening sequence of a movie, to include
Evidence of planning
Technical skills
Creative skills
Titling
Soundtrack
Evaluation
Fully graded
19. Exam - Key Media Concepts
TV Drama
You view an extract of a TV drama under exam
conditions 4 times
You analyse the extract for
Technical content
The way in which it creates the understanding in
the audience
Represents 50% of exam mark
20. Exam - Key Media Concepts
Institutions and Audiences
One compulsory essay question covering
The role of media in society
Impact of new media technologies today
and in the future
Relationship between audience, the media
product and the consumer
Uses Newspapers as a case study model
50% of exam marks
21. Handbook
We
Provide the handbook
Require you to get a file
Keep your papers in it
Keep it up to date
Bring it to all lessons
We need to see your notes regularly
22. Textbook
We do not supply a textbook
There are copies
You can buy your own
23. Media Equipment
We have
Digital cameras
Video cameras
Tripods
Sound equipment
USB keyboards
24. Media Equipment
Terms and Condition
Equipment can be pre-booked
You are responsible for loss and damage
All equipment MUST be returned at the agreed
time
Access to equipment can be withdrawn
You can use your own equipment, but no
guarantees that it is compatible with school ICT
25. iPads
We have iPads for use in class
If you have or can get your own iPad,
well done, it might help you
BUT IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
26. Deadlines
Set clear deadlines
Penalties for non delivery
Will not be marked
U grade awarded
Letter will go home
Deliver on time
Written and verbal feedback
How to improve
Grades
27. AS Media Studies 2013-2014
KLD
3 lessons/2 weeks
BCS
6 lessons/2 weeks
Autumn 1 Intro to course
Codes and conventions
Key concepts
Opening sequences
· Introduction
· Similar products
Blog set up
The Chase film
Filming workshops
Prelim task
Opening sequences
· Planning
· Pre-production
Half term
Autumn 2 Newspapers exam prep Opening sequences
· Filming
· Editing
Final draft by 20/12
Xmas
Spring 1 Newspaper exam prep
Mock exams w/b 10/2
Opening sequences
· Evaluations
· Coursework complete
by 17/1
TV Drama
Half term
Spring 2 Newspapers TV Drama
Easter
Summer 1 Newspapers
Exam prep
TV Drama
Exam prep
Exams
Course overview
